NGM - MRM Drill Services Health & Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily field presence to support drilling operations (surface and underground), verifying safe work execution and compliance with Barrick Contractor Management and Global Drilling Standards.
• Inspect drill rigs and work areas (scheduled and unannounced), verify pre-starts, site set-up, and ensure deficiencies are corrected before work continues.
• Perform Critical Control Verifications, task observations, and field coaching focused on high-risk drilling activities and effective control use.
• Lead and support contractor onboarding, mobilization readiness, training documentation audits, and verification of required authorizations and competencies.
• Participate in and facilitate field risk assessments (FRA/FLRA/JHA) to ensure hazards and controls reflect current conditions.
• Respond to hazards, near misses, and incidents; stop unsafe work, complete reporting in Isometrix, and lead or participate in incident and iCAM investigations.
• Track corrective actions, verify closure and effectiveness, and provide leadership with contractor performance feedback, trends, and priority risks.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, H&S, and IH teams to resolve field issues, promote industrial hygiene controls, and share learnings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of drilling and mining experience (surface and underground)
• Solid understanding of MSHA health and safety regulations and Nevada Gold Mines HS&E requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting drilling operations (surface and/or underground) and contractor management oversight
• Skilled in performing drill rig inspections, Critical Control Verifications (CCVs), task observations, and compliance audits; adept in implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Experienced in Isometrix incident reporting and leading/participating in accident and incident investigations, including iCAM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and effective at communicating field findings to contractors and internal stakeholders

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless

Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer